Animal harness

ABSTRACT

A harness for restraining an animal, particularly a dog, includes: a body loop to encircle a rear abdominal area of the animal, wherein the body loop comprises a connector to a leash to be held by a person; and at least one rear-leg loop to encircle a top area of a rear leg of the animal; wherein the body loop comprises a lasso mechanism to create a lasso effect upon an outburst of said animal.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application claims priority and benefit from U.S.provisional patent application No. 61/620,016, entitled “Rear StrapSystem with Rear End Dog Harness”, filed Apr. 4, 2012, and from U.S.provisional patent application No. 61/670,618, entitled “Rear StrapSystem with Rear End Dog Harness”, filed Jul. 12, 2012, both of whichare hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the field of leashes and harnesses foranimals.

BACKGROUND

Many people own a pet or a companion animal. A pet, such as a dog or acat, may live in the household of its human owner. The pet owner maytake care of his pet, which in turn may provide companionship andenjoyment to its owner.

Many countries or cities require pet owners to restrain their pets inpublic places. Particularly, legislation may require a dog owner to holdthe dog by a leash in public areas. The leash may allow the dog owner torestrain the dog, to prevent the dog from biting or frightening peopleor from causing damage to property, protecting the dog from vehiculartraffic, to prevent the dog from getting lost or getting far away fromits owner. Furthermore, a leash may be used as a method of communicationbetween a dog owner and his dog, and may ensure control over the dogduring training sessions.

SUMMARY

The present invention may include, for example, a leash or harness for adog or other pet or animal, and particularly, a rear strap system or arear-end dog harness. The harness may comprise a body loop forencircling the rear side or rear end of the abdominal area of the dog.The harness may further comprise two rear-leg loops, which may beslanted relative to the body loop or may be perpendicular thereto, forgripping the two rear legs of the dog. The body loop may be constructedto provide a lasso effect, such that an outburst of the dog may causeshrinkage of the body loop. Such shrinkage may cause sensation to thedog, particularly at the lower rear region of the abdominal area of thedog, thereby causing the dog to be submissive and compliant, withoutcausing physical pain to the dog.

In accordance with the present invention, for example, a harness forrestraining an animal may comprise: a body loop to encircle a rearabdominal area of the animal, wherein the body loop comprises aconnector to a leash to be held by a person; at least one rear-leg loopto encircle a top area of a rear leg of the animal; wherein the bodyloop comprises a lasso mechanism to create a lasso effect upon anoutburst of said animal.

In accordance with the present invention, for example, the lassomechanism causes shrinkage of the body loop upon said outburst of saidanimal.

In accordance with the present invention, for example, upon saidoutburst of said animal, a lower region of said body loop generatessensation to underside of the rear abdominal area of the animal.

In accordance with the present invention, for example, prior to saidoutburst of said animal, a lower region of said body loop is maintainedaway from genitalia of the animal

In accordance with the present invention, for example, the harness maycomprise: a curved protrusion element to maintain a lower region of saidbody loop away from genitalia of the animal.

In accordance with the present invention, for example, at least aninward-facing side of the body loop is coated.

In accordance with the present invention, for example, a connectionbetween the body loop and the at least one rear-leg loop is coated.

In accordance with the present invention, for example, a lower area ofthe body loop comprises a protrusion protruding away from an undersideof the rear abdominal area of the animal.

In accordance with the present invention, for example, the protrusioncomprises a curved protrusion.

In accordance with the present invention, for example, the protrusioncomprises an upside-down U-shaped element.

In accordance with the present invention, for example, the at least onerear-leg loop comprise: a first rear-leg loop connected to said bodyloop at a first connection point; and a second rear-leg loop connectedto said body loop at a second connection point; wherein the protrusionis located between the first and second connection points.

In accordance with the present invention, for example, the at least onerear-leg loop comprises: a first rear-leg loop for a rear-right leg ofthe animal, and a second rear-leg loop for a rear-left leg of theanimal.

In accordance with the present invention, for example, the at least onerear-leg loop is connected at an angle to said body loop.

In accordance with the present invention, for example, said anglecomprises an angle selected from the group consisting of: approximately45 degrees, approximately 60 degrees, approximately 75 degrees,approximately 90 degrees, and approximately 105 degrees.

In accordance with the present invention, for example, the body loopcomprises an open/close mechanism for opening/closing said body loop.

In accordance with the present invention, for example, the body loopcomprises a diameter modification mechanism to allow the person toincrease and decrease a diameter of said body loop independently of saidoutburst of the animal.

In accordance with the present invention, for example, wherein theconnector comprises a D-shaped ring.

In accordance with the present invention, for example, the animalcomprises a dog.

The present invention may provide other and/or additional benefits oradvantages.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For simplicity and clarity of illustration, elements shown in thefigures have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, thedimensions of some of the elements may be exaggerated relative to otherelements for clarity of presentation. Furthermore, reference numeralsmay be repeated among the figures to indicate corresponding or analogouselements. The figures are listed below.

FIGS. 1A-1E are schematic illustrations of multiple views of a harness,in accordance with some demonstrative embodiments of the presentinvention;

FIGS. 2A-2C and FIGS. 3A-3C are schematic illustrations of multipleviews of a harness 100 in accordance with other demonstrativeimplementations of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a schematic illustration of a harness worn by a dog, inaccordance with some demonstrative embodiments of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a schematic illustration of a flattened view of a harness, inaccordance with some demonstrative embodiments of the present invention;and

FIG. 6 is a schematic illustration of a set of elements which may beassembled to produce a harness, in accordance with some demonstrativeembodiments of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are setforth in order to provide a thorough understanding of some embodiments.However, it will be understood by persons of ordinary skill in the artthat some embodiments may be practiced without these specific details.In other instances, well-known methods, procedures, components, unitsand/or circuits have not been described in detail so as not to obscurethe discussion.

Reference is made to FIGS. 1A-1E, which are schematic illustrations ofmultiple views of a harness 100 in accordance with the presentinvention. Reference is also made to FIGS. 2A-2C and FIGS. 3A-3C, whichare schematic illustrations of multiple views of harness 100 inaccordance with other implementations of the present invention. Harness100 may be placed by a person (“owner” or “driver”) around a rear areaof an animal or a pet, for example, a dog 199 which is depicted fordemonstrative purposes in FIG. 4.

Harness 100 may comprise, for example, a body loop 110 and two rear-legloops 111-112. Body loop 110 may be placed around a rear portion of thebody of dog 199. Right-side rear-leg loop 111 may be placed around a toparea of a rear-right leg (hind) of dog 199. Left-side rear-leg loop 112may be placed around a top area of a rear-left leg (hind) of dog 199.

Body loop 110 may be a lengthening loop, such that the owner mayconveniently increase or decrease the diameter of body loop 110. Forexample, one or more thin or narrow buckles (e.g., two buckles 144-145)may be used to modify the diameter or the length of body loop 110,generally similar to one or more buckles which may be used to modify alength of a strap of a handbag or a strap of a backpack. Optionally,body loop 110 may be a monolithic loop formed of a single strap or band,or may be a multi-part loop having modular internal links orloop-portions which may be detachable or attachable. Body loop may 110may be a single-circle loop which surrounds one time the rear abdominalarea of dog 199, or may be a double-circle loop which may (partially orentirely) surround the rear abdominal area of dog 199. In some portionsof body loop 110, optionally, two layers of strap or fabric or bands mayexit, for example, due to a mechanism allowing the owner to increase anddecrease the scope or diameter of body loop 110.

Body loop 110 may be placed to encircle or surround the rear abdominalarea of the body of dog 199. Body loop 110 may optionally comprise anopen/close mechanism 177 (e.g., a fastener), to allow rapid openingand/or closing of body loop, thereby allowing rapid dressing andundressing of body loop 110 around the body of dog 199. Optionally, theopen-close mechanism 177 may also include, or may be coupled to, amechanism (e.g., a tri-glide ring) for increasing or decreasing the sizeof body loop 110. Alternatively, body loop 110 may not comprise suchmechanism or fastener. It is clarified that harness 100, with or withoutits fastener(s) or other mechanisms, with or without coating layer(s) orcoated portion(s), may not cause friction or itching to dog 199, and maybe convenient for dog 199 to wear. It is noted that open-close mechanism177 is shown in FIGS. 2A and 3A, and may be incorporated as part of bodyloop 110 in FIGS. 1A-1E.

Rear-right leg loop 111 may comprise an open/close mechanism, forexample, a fastener 121. Rear-right leg loop 111 may have a fixed sizeor diameter. Alternatively, rear-right leg loop 111 may have adjustableor owner-modifiable size or diameter, for example, utilizing a strap 131that may pass through a claps or aperture which may be comprised in (orattached to) fastener 121 (e.g., implemented as a tri-glide ring, aladder lock fastener, or the like). The owner may pull strap 131 todecrease the size (or to tighten) rear-right leg loop 111; and the ownermay increase the length of strap 131 (e.g., by pulling loop 111 awayfrom strap 131) to increase the size (or to loosen) rear-right leg loop111. Rear-left leg loop 112 may have identical or generally similarproperties, and may similarly comprise a fastener 122 and a strap 132.

Leg loops 111-112 may be slanted downwards (e.g., at approximately 35 or45 or 55 degrees) relative to a general plane corresponding to the bodyof dog 199, or relative to the ground or floor when dog 199 is in agenerally horizontal position (e.g., standing on four feet). Theslanting downward of leg loop 111 may be achieved by connection regions151-152; and the slanting downward of leg loop 112 may be achieved byconnection regions 153-154.

Body loop 110 may comprise a buckle 141 (e.g., a tri-glide buckle or atri-glide ring) which may be located opposite to connection regions151-154, at or near a top region of body loop 110. For example, bodyloop 110 may be constructed as a circular loop having an excessive strap142 which protrudes and passes through buckle 141, and which ends with aD-ring 143 or other suitable ring or buckle. A leash (e.g., a leadingleash, a restraining leash, a retractable leash, a folding leash, arope, a chain, or the like) may be connected to D-ring 143 and may beheld by the owner of dog 199. The combination of body loop 110, buckle141 and strap 142 (and optionally, a leash) may create a lassosurrounding or pressing the body of dog 199 (or, a loop or harness ableto achieve a lasso effect), and particularly surrounding a rearabdominal area of the body of dog 199.

Components of harness 100, and particularly body loop 110 and leg loops111-112, may be formed of one or more suitable materials, for example,leather, fabric, woven or knit materials, or the like. Such material(s)may be resilient and strong, to allow the owner to restrain dog 199without the material ripping or breaking. Each one of loops 110-112 mayhave a width in the range of approximately 15 to 20 millimeters, orapproximately 10 to 20 millimeters, or approximately 15 to 25millimeters, or approximately 10 to 30 millimeters, or approximately 10to 50 millimeters; other suitable ranges, dimensions and/or proportionsmay be used. Optionally, an inner side and/or outer side of loops110-112 may be covered or coated with a smooth coating or polishmaterial, or may be otherwise draped or covered, to provide a smooth andconvenient feeling to dog 199 and to avoid injury from raw or roughmaterial(s). It is clarified that harness 100, with or without coatinglayer(s) or draping and/or polished region(s), may be generally smooth,may not cause friction or itching to dog 199, and may be convenient fordog 199 to wear. It is further clarified that portions of the discussionherein, which may refer to coating or polish or smooth regions, do notimply that other portions of harness 100 are rigid or uncomfortable orcausing friction or itching. In some embodiments of the presentinvention, portions (e.g., portions 191 and 192) of leg loops 111-112may be implemented as wider and/or thicker and/or larger portions orregions, as depicted particularly in FIGS. 2A-2C and in FIGS. 3A-3C.

Harness 100 may be dressed onto dog 199 by its owner. For example, theowner may open body loop 110 or may expand or maximize the diameter ofbody loop 110, to allow spacious entry thereto of the rear end of dog199. Body loop 110 may thus be dresses around the rear abdominal area ofdog 199 (e.g., ensuring that coated parts or smooth parts of body loop110 are facing internally towards the body of dog 199). D-ring 143 mayextend outwardly away from the body of dog 199, and may be positioned orrotated to be at the top area of body loop 110. Then, leg loops 111-112may be dressed on the top potions of rear legs of dog 199, and may besecured to their respective positions by optionally stretching orpulling straps 131-132 to achieve a desired grip. Once harness 100 issecurely dressed on dog 199, the leash may be connected to D-ring 143;even though some owners may choose to attach the leash prior to, orduring, the dressing of harness 100 onto dog 199.

If dog 199 jumps or outbursts forward towards a target (e.g., a fooditem, an object, a person, an animal), the forward-directed force ofsuch jump or outburst may contradict a backward-applied force applied bythe owner holding the leash (or pulling back the leash), therebycreating a lasso effect which may slightly tighten or shrink body loop110. Additionally or alternatively, the lasso effect may be achieved oractuated or initiated by the owner or user or “driver” of dog 199, notnecessarily in conjunction with an outburst or jump or forward-movementby dog 199. For example, a slight or gentle pulling of the leash (e.g.,upwards, backwards, or in a slanted direction) may be used to achievethe lasso effect, and may be used to correct or to stop an undesiredbehavior (e.g., not necessarily an outburst or a “negative” behavior) ofdog 199, for example, exposure of teeth, chewing on shoes or sleepers,or the like, thereby allowing pro-active training andbehavior-correction of dog 199.

The tightening of body loop 110 in the rear abdominal area of dog 199,typically may not cause physical pain to dog 199. Rather, the tighteningof body loop 110 may result in sensory tension or sensory trigger to dog199, thereby creating a physical and physio-psychological restrainingeffect or calming effect on dog 199, and thereby stopping orconstraining such jump or outburst of dog 199. Such lasso effect maycreate sensory pressure on the abdominal area and/or side area(s) of dog199, without causing physical pain to dog 199 in said areas.

Additionally or alternatively, the lasso effect may optionally (e.g.,not necessarily) limit or restrain the mobility of the rear legs of dog199, which may be secured or gripped by leg loops 111-112 connected tobody loop 110. The mobility limitation may cause dog 199 to lose itsmaneuverability and coordination, and may limit the exiting propulsionof dog 199, i.e., the power to burst forward (towards the target) whichderives from the hind legs of dog 199.

Additionally or alternatively, the lasso effect and the sensory input atthe rear end of dog 199, may cause dog 199 to instinctively turn backits head (and/or its neck) in order to look backwards and see whatexactly is causing such effect or sensation. As a result, by lookingbackwards instinctively, dog 199 may no longer be “locked on target”,even momentarily, thereby breaking or stopping an outburst of dog 199towards such target. Breaking or interrupting the eye contact of dog 199with its target, and diverting the attention of dog 199 to its rear end,may distract or divert dog 199 from looking at its target. Theinterruption of eye contact of dog 199 with its target may cause aphysiological-psychological effect, allowing the owner to regain controlof dog 199 and return to correctly and safely leading dog 199.Accordingly, harness 100 may thus provide a combination of physicaleffects allowing behavioral and/or physical restraint of dog 199, aswell as a physio-psychological effect allowing the owner of dog 199 toregain control.

Harness 100 may be utilized in conjunction with any suitable type orbreed of dog 199, with male or female dogs, with dogs of various sizesor ages, and with dogs of various temperament or physical conditions.Optionally, some dog owners may refrain from using harness 100 inconjunction with a female dog during its pregnancy term, or with a puppyor young dog (e.g., younger than six months), or with a sick dog ordisabled dog or mature dog. It is clarified that harness 100 may be usedon conjunction with all these (and other) types of dogs, however, somedog owners may selectively decide to refrain from using harness 100 forcertain particular dogs as mentioned above.

Harness 100 may provide an immediate solution for any improper behaviorof dog 199. Harness 100 may improve the quality of life of the owner or“driver” of dog 199, while providing a product that is universal,friendly, and is easy for use by any dog owner (e.g., adults, children,teenagers, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, males andfemales, right-handed and left-handed owner).

Harness 100 may be suitable for use by a trainer or owner of a wildanimal, a large canine carnivores, or other suitable pets or animals.Harness 100 may allow trainers or owners to achieve variousanimal-related goals, for example, apprehension, treatment, research,stabilization of the animal, and prevention or curtailing of anoutburst. Harness 100 may be used as a behavioral product, controllingdog 199 and providing to its owner a comfortable advantage position.Harness 100 may generate an uneasy sensation to dog 199 upon itsoutburst, since pressure on the lower abdominal area may transmit to dog199 a sensation of submission.

Applicants have realized that a dog that submits to a rival, may oftenlie down on its back and expose its pelvis area, lumbar, lower abdominalarea, internal organs and reproductive organs towards the rival (e.g.,as a sign of submission). Accordingly, contact with (or sensation to)the lower abdominal area of the dog, when leading or halting orrestraining the dog (e.g., when the dog exhibits aggression,over-excitement, or impulsive pulling of the owner), or when anon-desired behavior occurs which the dog owner wishes to stop or tocorrect, may generate the submissive nuance and may halt or restrain thecontinuity of unwanted behavior. This systematic technique may forminstrumental conditioning between the owner and dog 199.

Harness 100 may provide the owner physical control of dog 199 withoutusing of force. Harness 100 may allow controlling a canine carnivore orother mammal or animal safely and with no physical effort. Harness 100may be safe for use with dogs of all breeds, genders and age, and maynot harm dog 199. In contrast with a conventional harness or leash,harness 100 may not cause dog 199 physical pain; but rather, harness 100may utilize a principle of mental pressure and relief through aninstrumental learning mechanism and the creation of instrumentalconditioning.

By using harness 100, the learning experience of dog 199 facing theowner and the negative behavior correction experience, are notassociated by dog 199 to its owner (thus, causing dog 199 to fixate thecorrection of the negative behavior to one specific owner), but rather,causing dog 199 to associate the learning experience and correction ofnegative behavior with the object and situation which caused theexperience. In contrast with conventional leashes or harnesses, theowner of dog 199 utilizing harness 100 may not require mental,emotional, physical or vocal means to stop dog 199 from carrying out thenegative behavior, and the owner may direct dog 199 to proper behavioron the basis of positive learning.

In a first demonstrative example, dog 199 may wear harness 100 while itsowner holds the leash. While dog 199 walks with its owner, dog 199 maypounce towards a senior citizen. The mere holding (by the owner) of theleash connected to harness 100, may cause the pounce of dog 199 towardsthe senior citizen to cause application of pressure on the abdominalarea of dog 199 (a sensitive and submissive area of dog 199), therebycausing dog 199 a feeling of unease (yet not causing pain) while facingthe senior citizen (the current object with which the behavioralcorrection is required), thus creating a positive instrumentalconditioning learning experience while dog 199 is facing the object.Furthermore, in a subsequent event in which dog 199 sees the same objector target, dog 199 may not attempt to jump towards (or to outburst orrun towards) that object or target, since the situation may be connectedor linked with the previous feeling or sensation. This may be incontradiction with a negative learning experience, in which pain and/ornoise are associated with the origin of said pain and/or noise (e.g.,the owner or “driver” of dog 199). Thus, in accordance with the presentinvention, a positive instrumental conditioning learning experience,which is first and foremost safe for both the owner and dog 199, may becreated regarding the situation requiring correction, and not thespecific owner or “driver” of dog 199.

In a second demonstrative embodiment, harness 100 may be used fortraining puppies and young dogs, which may be energetic, instinctualand/or highly active. Leading such dogs may be difficult for any owner,particularly when there is a lack of compatibility between the breed ofdog and the owner. Young dogs may tend to impulsively outburst whilstbeing led, thereby causing harm to themselves and to the owner. This maybe particularly true when the young dog is led by a young child.Properly holding the leash connected to harness 100, may allow a youngchild or other owner, who may not be physically able to respond to anoutburst of dog 199, to correct the negative behavior with minimalphysical need. Thus, a positive instrumental conditioning learningexperience, which is first and foremost safe for both the owner and dog199, may be created regarding the situation requiring correction, andnot the specific owner or “driver” of dog 199.

Harness 100 may thus be utilized by any owner or driver, with any dog,providing a solution for correction of negative behavior in a positiveinstrumental conditioning manner, while keeping a clear ethical code andmoral code, upholding the rights of the dog and allowing the owner tofully enjoy the relationship with the dog.

Optionally, harness 100 may be manufactured as an assembly of threeparts. The first part may be a bottom part, intended for placement onthe rear end of the body of dog 199 (e.g., draped or undraped),encircling the rear part of the body circumference of dog 199 (e.g.,located at approximately 20 or 25 or 33 or 40 percent of the length ofthe body of dog 199, measuring from the rear end going forward). Thefirst part may have, on its side, a strap extending upwards towards theupper-most area on the dog's back, ending with a tri-glide ring. In thesecond part, at the left side of the bottom part, anattach/release/extension buckle or fastener may be used, connected to astrap running upwards and through the tri-glide ring, thereby creating alasso effect; the strap ending with a “D” type ring to allow connectingof the harness to a main leash. In the third part, strap loops may besewed to the bottom part of harness 100 at a suitable angle (e.g.,approximately around 45 degrees, 60 degrees, 75 degrees, 90 degrees, 105degrees, or other suitable values), placed on the right and left hindlegs of the dog, optionally including ladder lock fasteners or othermechanism for adjusting or modifying the loops diameters. Optionally,fabric covers may be applied around the sewing area of the bottom loopsto the first part. Optionally, a fabric cover may be applied to theentire first portion, for example, having neoprene or polyestermaterials on the exterior side, and having a three-dimensional mesh neton the interior side (facing the body of dog 199).

Optionally, a bottom area or lower region of body loop 110 mayoptionally include a protrusion 166, which may be or may comprise, forexample, a pin, a set of pins, a curve, a curvature similar to a “U”shape or an upside-down “U” shape, or the like. The optional protrusion166 is particularly shown in FIGS. 3A-3C, and is omitted (as an optionalcomponent) from FIGS. 1A-1E and 2A-2C.

Protrusion 166 may be fixed or affixed to body loop 110; or may beoptionally attachable to and/or detachable from body loop 110; or may beotherwise added to, or removed from, body loop 110. Protrusion 166 maybe located away from the private parts or genitals of dog 199, so as tonot cause harm or inconvenience to dog 199.

In some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, protrusion 166may be or may include a concaved area or curved area or protruding areawhich may face away from the body of dog 199; and once the lasso effect(described above) is applied, may operate to avoid any potential orremotely-potential harm or pain (or sensation or friction) to thegenitalia of dog 199, as a safety-oriented element; for example,protrusion 166 may function as a bridge or barrier, over and/or nearand/or around the genitalia of dog 199 (e.g., particularly for maledogs), thereby further covering or protecting or secluding the genitaliaof dog 199 once harness 100 is narrowed-down by the lasso effect.

In other embodiments of the present invention, optionally, protrusion166 may be or may include a concaved area or curved area or protrudingarea which may face towards body of dog 199 and may create a localsensation and/or an additional sensation and/or may amplify or increaseany local and/or additional sensation and/or an additional type ofsensory trigger at that particular point or region, particularly in thelower region of the rear lower abdominal area of dog 199.

Reference is made to FIG. 5, which is a schematic illustration ofharness 100 in a “flat” position, in which all the components of harness100 are shown on the same plane, for demonstrative purposes.

Reference is made to FIG. 6, which is a schematic illustration of a set600 of elements or layers or components 601-607 which may be used orassembled or connected in order to produce harness 100. It is noted thatelement 607 may correspond to protrusion 166 of FIG. 3A, and may beoptional.

Although portions of the discussion herein may relate, for demonstrativepurposes, to two rear-leg loops 111-112, the present invention maycomprise harnesses having only one such rear-leg loop (either 111 or112), or having no rear-leg loops at all.

Although portions of the discussion herein may relate, for demonstrativepurposes, to utilization of harness 100 in conjunction with dog 199, thepresent invention may comprise harnesses adjusted or configured to beused in conjunction with other pets, other mammals, other four-leggedmammals, carnivore animals, or other animals.

Functions, operations, components and/or features described herein withreference to one or more embodiments of the present invention, may becombined with, or may be utilized in combination with, one or more otherfunctions, operations, components and/or features described herein withreference to one or more other embodiments of the present invention.

While certain features of the present invention have been illustratedand described herein, many modifications, substitutions, changes, andequivalents may occur to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, theclaims are intended to cover all such modifications, substitutions,changes, and equivalents.

What is claimed is:
 1. A harness for restraining an animal, the harnesscomprising: a body loop to encircle a rear abdominal area of the animal,wherein the body loop comprises a connector to a leash to be held by aperson; at least one rear-leg loop to encircle a top area of a rear legof the animal, wherein the body loop comprises a lasso mechanism tocreate a lasso effect upon an outburst of said animal.
 2. The harness ofclaim 1, wherein the lasso mechanism causes shrinkage of the body loopupon said outburst of said animal.
 3. The harness of claim 1, whereinupon said outburst of said animal, a lower region of said body loopgenerates sensation to underside of the rear abdominal area of theanimal.
 4. The harness of claim 1, wherein prior to said outburst ofsaid animal, a lower region of said body loop is maintained away fromgenitalia of the animal
 5. The harness of claim 1, comprising a curvedprotrusion element to maintain a lower region of said body loop awayfrom genitalia of the animal.
 6. The harness of claim 1, wherein atleast an inward-facing side of the body loop is coated.
 7. The harnessof claim 1, wherein a connection between the body loop and the at leastone rear-leg loop is coated.
 8. The harness of claim 1, wherein a lowerarea of the body loop comprises a protrusion protruding away from anunderside of the rear abdominal area of the animal.
 9. The harness ofclaim 8, wherein the protrusion comprises a curved protrusion.
 10. Theharness of claim 8, wherein the protrusion comprises a U-shaped element.11. The harness of claim 8, wherein the at least one rear-leg loopcomprise: a first rear-leg loop connected to said body loop at a firstconnection point; and a second rear-leg loop connected to said body loopat a second connection point; wherein the protrusion is located betweenthe first and second connection points.
 12. The harness of claim 1,wherein the at least one rear-leg loop comprises: a first rear-leg loopfor a rear-right leg of the animal, and a second rear-leg loop for arear-left leg of the animal.
 13. The harness of claim 1, wherein the atleast one rear-leg loop is connected at an angle to said body loop. 14.The harness of claim 1, wherein said angle comprises an angle selectedfrom the group consisting of: approximately 45 degrees, approximately 60degrees, approximately 75 degrees, approximately 90 degrees, andapproximately 105 degrees.
 15. The harness of claim 1, wherein the bodyloop comprises an open/close mechanism for opening/closing said bodyloop.
 16. The harness of claim 1, wherein the body loop comprises adiameter modification mechanism to allow the person to increase anddecrease a diameter of said body loop independently of said outburst ofthe animal.
 17. The harness of claim 1, wherein the connector comprisesa D-shaped ring.
 18. The harness of claim 1, wherein the animalcomprises a dog.